SUPERKIDZ magazine - JanFeb2009 issue by Cindy Chin

JAN-FEB 2009

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JAN-FEB 2009

Contents Jan-Feb 2009 11

Superkidz Club Cool benefits, discounts & giveaways from our merchant partners

From the Guest Editor

Speak Up Let kids be heard!

Check it Out Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on these, kids!

12 Superkid

Girl author & singer is a superkid!

Kiddie Box Office

14 Pink Panther 2 15 Inkheart 16 Take Five

Kick back with these stories, trivia & puzzles

24 Arts & Crafts

Bring out the artist in you!

26 The Write Stuff

Contributions from our Superkidz Club Members

Superkidz Club birthday celebrants

Contests 11 Disney Channel:

Year of the Ox contest

14 Pink Panther 2

movie contest

15 Inkheart

movie contest

Kit W. Lim PUBLISHER Issa Rodriguez-Medina EDITOR Choo Ching Yi GUEST EDITOR Cindy Chin MANAGING & PRODUCTION EDITOR ON Design LAYOUT & DESIGN Cedric Woon GRAPHIC DESIGNER Choo Ching Yi, Jovita Anne Johny, Liew Yen Rou, Shazana Rahim, Shruthi Jayashankar, Stella Toh CONTRIBUTORS K. Lim ADVERTISING SALES & MARKETING Cynthia Majaham ADVERTISING SALES TS Bee CIRCULATION & ACCOUNTS MANAGER Wan Suriani ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE De One Baby & Family Digital Photo Studio PHOTOGRAPHER PUBLISHER Epitome Communications Sdn Bhd (570021-X) (formerly known as Pan Asia Concepts Sdn Bhd) 10.01 Wisma Lim Foo Yong 86 Jalan Raja Chulan 50200 Kuala Lumpur TELEPHONE 03-2144 5733 FAX 03-2144 6733

Hey guys! I am extremely honoured to be chosen as this issueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guest Editor. I must say that I was shocked when I received an e-mail informing me of the selection. I have never been the guest editor of anything before, and it is great that I have the chance to play an important role in this edition of Superkidz! I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who encouraged me and helped me in becoming who I am today, especially my grandparents. I have noticed that grandparents are often forgotten or rarely acknowledged among their grandchildren. People often describe their grandparents as a nag, or even a burden, forgetting the fact that grandparents are the ones who play a huge part in helping us grow up to be respectable people in the society. My grandparents are very important people in my life. They were the ones who stood by my side when I was ill. They were the ones who took care of me when my parents were working. They were the ones who got up early in the morning every week to buy me fresh fish and vegetables from the market. Every time I see my grandparents, they would hug me tightly and smother me with kisses. Their actions gave me a sense of belonging and love. Whenever I do something wrong, they would explain the pros and cons about my actions without shouting at me. Their kind advice and teachings made me think twice before repeating my mistakes. In addition to that, my grandparents are also concerned about my education. They work extremely hard in order to provide me the best education available. They often encourage me to try my very best to study hard and achieve splendid results. They also award me whenever I achieve good marks in any examinations. I am sure that most of your grandparents have given you the equal amount of love my grandparents have given me. Therefore, I urge each and every one of you to treat them with the same amount of love and respect I have given mine whilst they are still around. Never forget what they have done for you!

EMAIL kidz@epitome.com.my WEBSITE www.kidzmag.com.my ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PORTION OF THIS MAGAZINE MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE PUBLISHER. OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE READERS, CONTRIBUTORS AND PANELISTS DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE POLICY OF THE PUBLISHER AND EDITOR. INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS MAGAZINE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR REPLACE MEDICAL ADVICE. APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONALS SHOULD BE CONSULTED PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTING ADVICE PRESENTED. ALL LIABILITIES INCLUDING LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE, ERRORS AND OMISSIONS OR OTHERWISE. Printed using CTP Technology by: Percetakan Turbo (M) Sdn Bhd No 8, Jalan Sekincan 26/9 Seksyen 26, 4000 Shah Alam

Choo Ching Yi (14 years old, Sri KDU Secondary School) JAN-FEB 2009

Speak Up Let kids be heard!

A: Knock knock! B: Who’s there? A: Mary B: Mary who? A: Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb!

A: Knock knock! B: Who’s there? A: Police B: Police who? A: Police (Please) stop making these knock knock jokes!

* Contributed by Karmen (5) and Minah (7)

ed me to go for rc fo um m y m e us ys beca I told her I want y my school holida t jo bu en o ly an al pi re e th ’t n dn di ar I to le d She also wants me ing so I’m a bit sa m im sw n ar le e m extra tuition class. t let instead. She did no to learn swimming about it. Sad boy (6)

Another New Year is nearly upon us with promises of new beginnings and better things to come. It is also a time for self-reflection and contempla tion. This time, make a resolution to stick to your resolu tions! Matt (14)

My mum keeps telling me to learn to save up my allowance, but she’s always out shopping and going for facials, massages and expensive haircuts. So what I want to know is – how come it’s ok for parents not to practise what they preach?

Model: Superkidz Club member Felix Yap Soon Wei

Angry girl94 (14)

Many kids write negative things about their parents. But I really love my mother because she has to work and take care of me and my brother everyday. She is the best! Qumar (5)

If you have something to shout about regarding anything under the sun, send us an email at kidz@epitome.com.my JAN-FEB 2009

Check It Out

Title: Author: Illustrator: Price: Reading level:

Jasper and the Wish-Wish Bears (Book 1 – 3) Jane Walker Jane Walker RM12.90 4 to 8 years old

These are the first three books in a brand new series on stories about bears! In Book 1, Pogo the polar bear visits Jasper the panda and friends on the Sunny Side of Wish-Wish Bear Island. How will a bear who loves the cold and his ice-cream fare in the heat? Read on and find out how the Wish-Wish Bears prevent a total meltdown. In Book 2, Pogo cannot wait to get to the Sunny Side of Wish-Wish Bear Island. He has a play day with Jasper the giant panda and friends. The bears have a fantastic time as they swish and swirl down their treetop water slide, but how will they help shy Suki climb to the top? In Book 3, the bears venture into the Chilly Side of Wish-Wish Bear Island. Watch out for a zippy snowmobile, tai chi penguins and the biggest fishy catch ever. The Wish-Wish Bears are ready for some chilly-cool fun

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Twinkletoes #1: A Star is Born Thomas Koh and Titian RM15.90 8 to 12 years old

Step aside Beckham, here comes Leandro! Leandro Giovanni Ang Soon Huat, of Chinese and Brazilian parentage, was born to play football. His parents tried to steer him away from the game, but when he enrols into Morrison High School, Coach Malcolm Ramsey spots the young boy’s unusual talent. On the pitch, Leandro dazzles with his feet and spectators think he could be a “Twinkletoes”. In the 1950s, this was the nickname given to Chia Boon Leong, the best winger Singapore ever had. Leandro’s future looks bright and everyone agrees that a star is born!

Title: Princess Diaries, Vol. X: Forever Princess Author: Meg Cabot Price: RM45.90 Reading level:12 to 15 years old It is a month before graduation and Mia has plenty to look forward to. The prom, her 18th birthday celebration and Genovia's first-ever elections are all right around the corner. Sounds amazing, right? The only catch is that Mia's got one week to decide on a college. On top of that, her father's election campaign is struggling, and she is unsure if her dreamy boyfriend J.P. is really ‘The One’. What’s more, her ex Michael is back from Japan, and back in her life. Mia has got some thinking to do; what she decides will change Genovia and her life forever!

All information on books provided by MPH Distributors. All books featured are available at major bookstores nationwide JAN-FEB 2009

Check It Out

Your Feel Good Channel leaps into the new year with a big BANG! To satisfy the cravings of Malaysian children for more variety, Your Feel Good Channel is offering new tantalising TV programmes in its exciting line-ups for 2009.

• Kicking off the New Year is Powerpuff Girls Z (starting 3rd January, every Saturday, 9.30am). Unlike Powerpuff Girls, the superteens of Powerpuff Girls Z emerged from three different families. When Chemical Z blew up into many black and white lights, Momoko Akazutsumi, Miyako Gotokuji, and Kaoru Matsubara received the white light and transformed into Hyper Blossom, Rolling Bubbles and Powered Buttercup. Watch them in action as they complete their ultimate mission – saving Tokyo City. • Craving for some rib-tickling anime? Join the ambitious Luffy in his wonderful journey of conquering the seas and earning the world’s ultimate treasure in One Piece (starting 4th January, every Sunday @ 10.30am). The pirate adventure revolves around the endlessly fascinating Monkey D. Luffy, captain of Straw Hat Pirates, and his charming comrades, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, and Nico Robin. A first on Malaysian TV, the diverse anime characters will excite and astonish with their uncanny inhuman strengths. • Astro Boy is a Japanese Manga series that tells the story of a robot boy in a futuristic world (starting 4th January, every Sunday @ 12 noon). Doctor Tenma, Astro is loved and well-treated. The high-spirited Astro loathes criminals and looks forward to fighting for justice. • The award-winning children’s television series Skunk Fu is starting on 18th January (every Sunday, 10am). Led by Panda, Skunk and other cute valley animals attempt to prevent the dragon’s effort to overtake the valley. • From the legendary anime creator and director Iginio Straffi, catch the dazzling new anime series Huntik (starting 21st March, every Saturday @ 10am). This adventure comedy brings viewers to the world of seekers who travel the world in their quest for an ancient amulet that can evoke all kinds of monsters. Join Lok Lambert, Dante Vale, Sophie Casterwill, Zhalia Moon, The Suit, Defo, Grier and The Professor on their adventure! • Shelldon (starting 4th July, every Saturday @ 9.30am) is a lighthearted series revolving around marine characters and aims to educate kids about the world of seashells. The show also demonstrates the hurdles they have to go through in making the world a better and greener place. • Enid Blyton’s Famous 5 debuts on free-to-air TV screen as a cartoon (starting 19th September, every Saturday @ 10am), only on ntv7. Make friends with Jo who always looks forward to big thrills and adventurous moments in her life, and Max who loves to solve puzzling mysteries. Next, join IT-savvy Dylan who is also the group’s financial controller and an entrepreneur in the making. And don’t forget the intelligent and shopaholic Allie alongside spy dog, Timmy.

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Check It Out

Programmes on TV Cartoon Network presents STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS! Premieres February 12(Thursday), on Astro Channel 616 The first-ever animated series from Lucasfilm Animation, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS chronicles the adventures of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Ahsoka Tano and other favourite STAR WARS characters as they struggle against the dark side during the divisive, action-packed Clone Wars. Each week, a new story in the galaxy-changing Clone Wars will come to life on TV. Dwindling numbers of Jedi fight to maintain freedom and restore peace to the galaxy, using their army of genetically-engineered clones against the seemingly never-ending droid army. Across hundreds of planets, the Jedi and the evil Separatists fight for the future of the galaxy. The terrible conflict grows wider as our heroes are swept up into the turmoil of war, while the evil Count Dooku, his assassin Asajj Ventress, their master Darth Sidious, the mechanical General Grievous and a rogue’s gallery of never-before-seen villains scheme to defeat them.

Disney Channel presents premieres & programme highlights! January 26 – 27 (Mon-Tue), on Astro Channel 615 • Celebrate the Year of the Ox with Disney Channel! Jan 26 – 27, starting at 10am The Year of the Ox signifies strength, courage and bravery. So Disney Channel is bringing you exciting movies that are all about confronting your fears, listening to your inner voice and following your dreams! • Channel Premiere - The Magic Gourd Jan 26, 7.30pm & 27 Jan, 10am In his dreams, 10-year-old Wang Bao can do anything. In reality though, he is lazy, hates homework and has to endure constant torment from his classmates for not being very helpful in team projects. Tired of their teasing, Wang Bao ventures into a bamboo forest and discovers a magic gourd who agrees to grant him anything he wishes. • High School Musical Jan 26, 12noon This insanely popular Disney Channel Original Movie features two high school students who are worlds apart. One is the school's hoops star, while the other is the president of the science club. Both secretly decide to audition for their school's musical, a decision that turns both their worlds and their school upside down.

• Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior Jan 27, 2.30pm Wendy Wu is a popular Asian-American teen whose greatest goal is to be homecoming queen. Her life takes a dramatic turn, however, when a young monk, Shen, arrives on her doorstep. He informs Wendy that she is a reincarnated Chinese warrior who must quickly undergo Kung Fu training to thwart an ancient evil spirit that threatens to destroy the world.

• Mulan Jan 27, 7.30pm This show chronicles the daring adventures of Mulan, a young Chinese woman whose irrepressible spirit clashes with her tradition-bound society. When her country is forced into war, Mulan takes her ailing father's place and joins the Chinese army in order to save his life. With the support of Mushu, her feisty, fire-breathing, ‘wannabe’ guardian dragon, Mulan disguises herself as a man, trains to become a fearless and disciplined warrior, and in a bold and selfless act of courage, brings victory to her country and honour to her family.

Disney Channel – The Year of the Ox Contest

In celebration of the series premiere of The Year of the Ox, we have exclusive Disney Channel goodies up for grabs! Simply answer the questions below and stand a chance to win exclusive High School Musical: The Concert DVDs, High School Musical T-Shirts or Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior notebooks! 1. The Disney Channel is on Astro Channel ___ (a) 615 (b) 616 (c) 611 2. The Year of the Ox signifies strength, courage and cowardice. (a) True (b) False 3. Write the words ‘YEAR OF THE OX’ in the most creative way in the box provided.

Name: Age: Address: Tel/Hp: Email: Closing date for entries: 28th February 2009

Terms and Conditions 1. Contest is open to all children aged 3-15 years old. 2.Photocopied contest forms are not allowed. Only original forms are accepted. 3. Late entries will not be entertained. 4. The decision of SUPERKIDZ is final and no correspondence will be entertained. 5. Entries with incomplete contact details will be disqualified. 6.Winners will be notified by email only. 7. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash, credit or in kind. 8. SUPERKIDZ reserves the right to use the names and images of winners and/or entry forms in all publicity materials.

Send your entries to: SUPERKIDZ Magazine, c/o Epitome Communications Sdn Bhd, 10.01 Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur JAN-FEB 2009 11

Superkid

Exemplary. Outstanding. Courageous. Are you a Superkid?

Talented Writer, Gifted Singer You don’t need to be armed with elastic powers or have the gift of chanting spells to be a Superkid. You don’t even need to invent an environmental robot to be considered a special kid. Devoid of any superpowers but the power of writing and singing, Lee Elaine fits perfectly as this issue’s Superkid! Being a native of the historical state, Melaka, it is no surprise where Elaine

had gained her interest in ethnic music when she published her first book entitled, Ethnic Musical Instruments of Malaysia (EMIOM) two years ago. It is that very first attempt that earned her the Malaysia Book of Records “Youngest Author Award”. Now at the age of 18, Elaine has successfully published two books with another title called ‘Sunshine in Our Lives’. Being the oldest between her two siblings, Elaine explains how her interest in writing started. “I wrote my first book (EMIOM) because I could not find any book of this nature in the market. ‘Sunshine’ is my second book which expresses my opinion on a variety of topics.” Having said that, Elaine voices out her concern and strongly believes that if each one of us does our part to be nicer, more positive and more open-minded people, this country, this world would be a much better place to live in. Her precious thoughts and opinions in her second book have garnered 11 support letters, whereby two were from our very own Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. Besides having the power of writing, Lee Elaine’s voice is even more powerful as she sings her way through winning a Gold Medal in the Classical Vocal Category at the 2006 International Hong Kong Youth Choir Festival. “I considered this a great achievement as I was pitted against the best in the world from 46 countries,” said Elaine, who had composed and sang eight songs related to the contents of her second book. The composer cum classical vocalist, however, shared with us her most regrettable moment at this competition when she did not accept an offer to study in the United States by a judge. Nonetheless, Elaine is blessed to be under the auspices 12

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Superkid

Exemplary. Outstanding. Courageous. Are you a Superkid?

of the Ministry of Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage on doing a degree programme in music at ASWARA (National Arts, Culture and Heritage Academy). This Superkid is able to play various types of musical instruments such as the Piano, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Horn, Xylophone, Gendang and Gong. With much talent and recognition in the music industry, Elaine still feels she is the same and that her friends treat her no differently. When asked whether she enjoys being under the limelight, Elaine responded by saying it is very interesting and exciting to be interviewed by the media. “I take this as a learning process to be more confident and articulate.”

In juggling with her busy schedule, Elaine practices time management so that her studies are not affected. “At this moment, studies come first,” says Elaine who is fond of the character ‘Mickey Mouse’ for its wholesomeness, happiness, and open character. Just as positive as her favourite character, Mickey Mouse, Elaine always reminds herself as well as others to never give up. Her tireless effort and determination all these years have paid off when her work gains recognition from the public. “I owe it to my parents for their endless encouragement and support in the early years. I also owe it to myself to strive harder to succeed in whatever I chose to do,” tells Elaine who says that her next project will be on the music, arts, culture, and heritage of all ethnic groups in Malaysia. Finally, as an experienced author, Elaine shares her “secret recipes” with all Superkidz readers on the preparations to write a book. “Firstly, decide on what the book is all about. If it requires research and facts, work hard to gather as much information as possible.” Besides that, Elaine also advises young writers to visit relevant places, speak to experts concerned, and snap lots of photographs for better illustration purposes. Most importantly, Elaine recommends to stay focused and determined to see it through. “My aim to write is to share my work with others,” says Elaine who explains that writing is more of a hobby, whereas, music will be her career. Here at Superkidz, we hope that Lee Elaine’s exemple will inspire all of you who have the heart and passion to be the best!

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Kiddie Box Office Upcoming flicks for the family Release Date : Genre : Director : Cast :

5th February 2009 Comedy Harald Zwart Steve Martin, Jean Reno, John Cleese, Andy Garcia, Emily Mortimer, Alfred Molina, Aishwarya Rai

After earning France’s Medal of Honor for solving the Pink Panther diamond mystery, Inspector Jacques Clouseau (STEVE MARTIN) has been reassigned to a remedial job. Chief Inspector Dreyfus (JOHN CLEESE) did this to keep the clumsy French police detective out of trouble. Unfortunately, the Pink Panther Diamond is stolen yet again during a series of thefts around the world. Inspector Jacques Clouseau’s previous success earns him a place on a “Dream Team” with the world’s greatest detectives, and he is back on the case - this time wreaking havoc across the globe! If the first movie was anything to go by, Pink Panther 2 is surely to tickle your funny bones once again!

COLOURING CONTEST Simply colour the picture in the most creative way and stand a chance to win great prizes! 5 x Limited Edition PINK PANTHER 2 Travel Pouch 5 x Limited Edition PINK PANTHER 2 3in1 Laundry Bag 5 x Limited Edition PINK PANTHER 2 Cap Visor

10 x Limited Edition PINK PANTHER 2 Pen 10 x Limited Edition PINK PANTHER 2 Door Knob Hanger 10 x Staedtler Hamper

5 x Limited Edition PINK PANTHER 2 Notebook

Closing date for entries: 28th February 2009

Name: Age: Address: Tel/Hp: Email: Terms and Conditions 1. Contest is open to all children aged 3-15 years old. 2.Contest entry forms may be photocopied. 3 .Late entries will not be entertained. 4. The decision of SUPERKIDZ on all matters relating to the contest is final and no correspondence will be entertained. 5. Entries with incomplete contact details will be disqualified. 6. Winners will be notified by email only. 7. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash, credit or in kind. 8. SUPERKIDZ reserves the right to use the names and images of winners and/or entry forms in all publicity materials.

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Send your entries to: SUPERKIDZ Magazine, c/o Epitome Communications Sdn Bhd, 10.01 Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

Kiddie Box Office

Upcoming fIicks for the family

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22nd January 2009 Adventure/ Fantasy Ian Softley Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren, Jim Broadbent, Andy Serkis, Eliza Hope Bennett, Rafi Gavron

Based on the best-selling novel book by Cornelia Funke, Inkheart is a fantasy adventure

that sends a father and daughter on a quest through worlds both real and imagined. Mortimer “Mo” Folchart (BRENDAN FRASER) and his 12-year-old daughter, Meggie (ELIZA HOPE BENNETT), share a passion for books. What they also share is a unique gift for bringing characters from books to life when they read aloud. But there is a danger: for every character brought to life from a book, a real person disappears into its pages. On one of their trips to a secondhand book shop, Mo hears voices he has not heard for years, and when he locates the book they are coming from, it sends a shiver up his spine. It is Inkheart, a book filled with illustrations of medieval castles and strange creatures - a book he has been searching for since Meggie was three years old, when her mother, Resa (SIENNA GUILLORY), vanished into its mystical world. Mo’s plan to use the book to find and rescue Resa was, however, thwarted when Capricorn (ANDY SERKIS), the evil villain of Inkheart, kidnaps Meggie and demands Mo to bring other evil fictional characters to life. Determined to rescue his daughter and send the fictional characters back where they belong, Mo assembles a disparate group of allies - both real and magical - and embarks on a daring and perilous journey to set things right.

There are 300 FREE in-season passes for the movie INKHEART up for grabs!

Ticket redemption details

Simply cut out the coupon below, fill in your particulars and bring it to KIDZ/ SUPERKIDZ office to redeem. Each person is entitled to two (2) tickets.

But wait! There’s more! Superkidz Club members are entitled to four (4) tickets each. So if you’re not a member yet, this is the perfect time to sign up! The Superkidz Club membership form can be found on page 5.

INKHEART: Ticket Redemption Coupon

• KIDZ/ SUPERKIDZ office address: 10.01 Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 KL (Tel: 03-2144 57733) • Redemption period: from 12 Jan 2009 / Monday to Friday; 10am – 5pm

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* For Superkidz Club members, kindly bring along your membership cards for verification

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Games, Puzzles & Trivia

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Aerospace Adventure Zone

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Trivia Let’s discuss mankind’s achievements in space!

First living creature to go into space The first live animal to be launched in space was a small dog named Laika. She was launched into orbit on 3rd November 1957 aboard the spacecraft Sputnik 2. Unfortunately, it was a one-way trip for Laika and she died after several orbits due to a failure in the cooling system of her capsule. For engineers and scientists, this was an important test to see if living creatures could survive in space. The Americans later launched a chimpanzee called Ham into space. Ham’s trip was much better because his capsule made it back to earth and Ham was recovered in good condition, no worse after his flight into space. The second person to walk on the moon Most people know that the first person to walk on the moon was Neil Armstrong. Soon after, he was heard saying the famous words, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” The second astronaut to walk on the moon was Edwin Aldrin, or better known as Buzz Aldrin. As there is no atmosphere wind or weather on the moon, the footprints and equipment that they left on the moon are still there to this very day. Maybe in the not-too-distant future, space tourists may visit the site on the moon where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first landed.

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Hi kids, and welcome to the Aerospace Adventure Zone! This section is dedicated to those of you who get a real kick out of astronomy, space science, aeronautics and things that fly! Learn about the planets and our solar system.

Longest period in space for a human The longest single human spaceflight was 438 days by cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov in the Russian MIR Space Station. He left earth on 8th January 1994 and only returned on 22nd March 1995. He suffered no ill effects from his lengthy stay in space proving that humans can adapt to long periods in zero gravity. On the other hand, Sergei Krikalyov has spent more time in space than any other human – a total of 803 days, nine hours and 39 minutes.

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Cool Experiments – Explained Soooper Goo

Soooper Goo is weird. Something that is a fluid and then suddenly changes to a solid if you hit it or put it under stress is very strange right? What you have made is what scientists call a nonlinear fluid. First, let’s consider a linear fluid, such as water or oil. Water molecules are very slippery, and very ‘happy’ by themselves. If they meet each other, it’s like, “Hey there fellow molecule, how are you doing, nice to see you but I am just passing through.” Unless you freeze water, the molecules are quite happy just cruising around, slipping past one another. The molecules of oil are even more slippery than water and just want to slide by one another without stopping.

So to wrap it up: Linear fluids don’t form solids when you move them because the molecules want to stay apart and are happy slipping by one another. For a non-linear fluid, the molecules are slippery as long as the fluid is sitting still. As soon as you try move them though, they bind together to form a solid. Non-linear fluids are a scientific curiosity but may have uses in all sorts of applications. Can you think of any useful jobs for your non-linear fluid?

Now in the case of the starch solution you made, it is considered a non-linear fluid. Here is what happens. If the solution is sitting still, it looks like a thick liquid. If you tried to quickly stick your finger in it, pour it rapidly or roll it into a ball, you would have seen it turn into a solid. The reason it does this is quite simple. If your sooper goo is sitting still, the molecules are very happy slipping by each other just like water or oil. If you give the liquid a shock in any way, the molecules suddenly try to stick together, like they have been frightened. In a sense, they form a solid for a brief period until you stop moving the liquid. As soon as you stop moving the liquid, the molecules think, “Hey we are ok….so let’s get slippery again!”

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Ask AAZ small fluffy clouds will the sky. In the morning, . By about 3 o’clock in begin to form in the sky large thick columns the afternoon, there are rise high into the sky. of clouds forming that ulonimbus clouds and These clouds are called cum turn into the afternoon are most likely going to begins at about 5 o’clock thunderstorm that often in the evening. s is usually air rises during the day, thi rm wa en Wh ere wh s starts to In the tropic ble speed. Once the air era sid This is what happens. con a at our vap deal of water speeds in excess of we live, there is a great rise, it can accelerate to and ity mid hu led cal is will continue to rise suspended in the air. This km per hour (or more) and 100 y da e rag ave an On e. s or more! Imagine is measured as a percentag altitudes of 10,000 meter to up ity mid Hu %. -80 und 70 ped up into the in KL, the humidity is aro ch water is literally pum mu w ho , ple am ex r Fo . of warm air. you live ay on these huge updrafts changes according to where ryd eve sky is t ser de a in the Sahar cess of condensation the humidity of the air entually, through the pro Ev less. make up clouds become much lower at just 5% or the water droplets that remain airborne. Once too big and too heavy to the , pur Lum ala Ku in ng to fall downwards and it On a typical clear morni this happens, they begin ove ab air e Th . und gro r umbrella or head sun begins to heat the rts to rain. So get out you sta e ris to rts sta t and you’re a fish! the ground also gets ho s warm for home… unless thi As re. he osp atm the rapidly through gins to cool. Cooler air air continues to rise, it be as warm air, so all that cannot hold as much water has to go somewhere. suspended water vapour molecules start to form Eventually, all the water s called condensation. small droplets in a proces cooled sufficiently, After the rising air has tion can be seen in the the process of condensa is just like the steam formation of clouds. This ter, only higher in you see rising from hot wa

m? Where do clouds come fro the sky. As you may in s ud clo n We have all see , there is a weather have noticed in Malaysia elf almost everyday in pattern that repeats its iced that almost every the tropics. Have you not ar and sunny and then morning, the sky is cle re is a thunderstorm during the afternoon, the very frequently in Kuala with rain? This happens the year. Lumpur during all times of

Watch out for the next issue where more interesting facts and extraordinary discoveries will be revealed about what is going on in space and on earth. Be amazed with the incredible world around you and beyond! Don’t miss an issue of Superkidz magazine!

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Take Five

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cancer Did You Know t it?

What is cancer and what information should I know abou Cancer is a name used to describe different diseases that happen in your body, specifically to your cells. Our bodies are made up of millions of tiny cells. Healthy cells in our body multiply and grow so our bodies work properly. When some of the healthy cells that multiply and grow change into sick cells, it causes a person to have cancer. These sick cells stop the body from working properly, growing healthily and cause discomfort. When sick cells are bunched up together, it forms a lump called a tumour. There are lots of treatments and medication to make the sick cells stop growing and even disappear. Also, the medicine helps ensure the sick cells won’t come back. Nobody, not even doctors, knows why some people get cancer and others don’t. When a person gets cancer, they may feel guilty and think it’s their fault. No one gets cancer from making mistakes or misbehaving. No one should feel guilty for being sick or if someone close to them gets cancer because it is not contagious. You can talk, play and hug a person with cancer – you will not ‘catch’ it.

What are the different types of cancer? There are many different types of cancers. The most common types of cancers in Malaysia are:

Leukaemia (Loo-Key-Me-Yah) : Cancer of the blood cells. Brain Tumours : Brain tumours are sick cells bunched up together in the head. Lymphoma (Lim-Fo-Ma) : Cancer of the lymph nodes. Neuroblastoma (New-Row-Blas-Toe-Ma) : Cancer of the nerves. Retinoblastoma (Re-Tea-No-Blas-Toe-Ma) : Cancer of the eye. Muscle Tumour : Cancer of the muscle. Nephroblastoma (Nef-Row-Blas-Toe-Ma) : Cancer of the kidney.

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What sort of tests are done? There are different medical tests that need to be done to find out the type of cancer a person has and the best way to treat it.

Blood Tests & Needles – Every visit, a nurse will test blood as it is the best way to find out how they are. CAT Scan – This test uses a special computer to take pictures of the inside of the body. MRI Scan – Another special machine used to take clear pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound – Doctors need to check that the organs in the body work properly so this test is normally done to check that the tummy, liver and kidneys are healthy. Bone Scan – This test is to check if the bones in your body are healthy. Biopsy of Tumour – This test is where the doctor takes a small sample of the tumour inside the body to find out what kind of cancer it is. Bone Marrow Biopsy – The doctor takes a sample of the bone marrow, the soft fleshy part in the middle of the bone where blood is made. Lumbar Puncture – This test is to check if there are any sick cells in the spine.

What do doctors do to treat cancer? Detected early, there is an excellent chance of successful treatment. There are a few main types of treatment. Doctors sometimes recommend using a combination of treatments to get the best results. Chemotherapy – Chemo (as it is commonly called) using different medicines to destroy sick cells or stop them from growing. It causes different side effects in different people. Radiotherapy – Radiotherapy involves the use of X-rays to stop the cancer cells from growing and multiplying but does not hurt the healthy cells. It also causes side effects. Surgery – Surgery (or ‘Operation’) is when cancerous tissue is removed by the doctor. Bone Marrow Transplantation – Our bone marrow is important as it produces red blood cells which bring oxygen around our body, white blood cells which fight infections and platelet that helps stop bleeding. A Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) means taking a healthy sample of stem cells from the bone marrow of a healthy donor and injecting it into their bone marrow. Besides the treatments mentioned, there are new treatments being developed and experimented with all the time so there are many treatments to choose from.

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What is life with cancer like? Staying Happy and Active - After treatment, the person will feel very weak and tired and needs to relax until they feel better. Being stuck at home doesn’t mean they can’t have fun though! They can read, draw, colour, watch movies, and play board games! On more energetic days, they go to the park, bicycle, and play sports, anything! Being active helps them stay happy and feel better. Eating - Eating will be difficult at times and they may not even feel like eating their favourite food because it hurts so much. Tummy Ache - Sometimes the medicine doctors give will cause them tummy aches or vomiting. Infections - It’s extremely important that people with infections stay away from cancer patients. Any contagious sickness like flu, cold, measles and chicken pox are infectious.

What happened to Su? Sometimes, treatment may be too late or the cancer is too strong and some children are not able to get better. They pass away and their loved ones may feel angry or confused for many reasons. Su had cancer. When Su passed away, her friends felt angry that she died. Her best friend was angry because he didn’t get to say goodbye and felt cheated. Luckily, he remembered all the wonderful times they spent together and felt better. Every time he felt sad, he concentrated on the good times he spent with Su. There are no right or wrong feelings after losing a friend. The important thing is to express those feelings. Speaking to parents, siblings, friends, teachers, and school counsellors is one way to express one’s feelings and sometimes people express their feelings by writing or painting. Remember, it is okay to feel anything. There’s no reason to be afraid of expressing it. Remember, death is natural. It happens to everyone though some are young and some are old when it happens.

What is the big fuss about smoking? Smoking is one of the worst things people do to their body regardless of age. The first time a person tries smoking is almost always awful - your lungs and throat burn and you’ll cough a lot! Sadly, more and more kids start smoking - ignoring the health risks and future problems they face. They think only about ‘now’ and forget they have to deal with ‘later’. What does it really do to you? Cigarettes contain nicotine which is like a drug. The more you smoke, the more you become physically dependent on nicotine and you get addicted to cigarettes. Every time you smoke a cigarette, you will feel moody and tired, damage your lungs and heart as well as risk lots of health problems like cancer. The more and longer you smoke, the more likely you will develop medical problems and the greater the damage to your body. What is the cost of smoking? Smoking is an expensive habit and the cost goes up every year! A pack of cigarettes costs about RM9 which means if you buy one packet a day will come to RM3,285 a year! That’s a lot of toys, computer games and sweets.

What if my friends smoke? Always try to get them to quit. If they refuse, seriously consider not being around them when they smoke. They may feel a little angry but if you value your health, it is something you need to be careful of. “Second-hand smoke” from someone else’s cigarette can be just as dangerous as smoking itself! Here are some facts of second-hand smoke: 1) It kills thousands of non-smokers worldwide each year from lung cancer 2) In a crowded place, smoking can produce 6 times the pollution of a busy highway! 3) Pets suffer too! It can cause leukaemia in cats and enlarged hearts in dogs. 4) It ruins the smell and taste of food. 5) It causes reddening, itching and watering of the eyes. Information Here is a list of websites you can surf to find out more information: http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/Aboutchildhoodcancer/youth www.cancer.org www.leukemia.org www.maspo.org.my

Credit: This is an excerpt from the book called What Book of Cancer that is written & conceptualised by Brian Lariche & Effa Desa and illustrated by Philippe Delmotte. For more info, contact the Resource and Wellness Centre of National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) at 03-2698 7300 or visit www.cancer.org.my

Arts & Crafts

Contributions

We are showcasing art creations from Superkidz Club members. So to all other Superkidz Club members, if you’d like to do the same, don’t wait any longer! Send in your artistic work soon and you may just see it here next time! Send your entries to: SUPERKIDZ Magazine, c/o Epitome Communications Sdn Bhd, 10.01 Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

Stella Toh (8)

Jovita Anne Johny (4)

Liew Yen Rou (5)

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Arts & Crafts

Connect the dots & colour away! What picture is this? Start from dot number '1' and connect all of the dots to find out!

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It's your turn to be artistic! Colour the picture in your most creative way and send in your completed artwork for a chance to showcase it in upcoming issues!

Name: Age: Address:

Step 1 - Photocopy and colour the picture, OR colour directly on the page (and cut it out once completed).

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Step 2 - Fill in your personal details. Step 3 - Send to Superkidz Magazine, c/p Epitome Communications Sdn Bhd, 10.01 Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 KL

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The Write Stuff

Read all about it from the Superkids themselves!

My Experience as a Junior Reporter By Superkidz Club member Shruthi Jayashankar (13 years old)

Yo! OMG! It is sooo… thrilling to actually be a junior reporter for the most awesome magazine KIDZ/ SUPERKIDZ…..I feel in me the tinkling excitement in this new cap. It gives me great pride and a sense of responsibility to do my best in making my fellow Superkidz Club members happy. This experience will be one of my greatest treasures. When I was handed the responsibility of interviewing the fabulous (and not to mention the fascinating!) Cheetah Girls, I was blown away. My emotions ran like a wild horse until I pinned myself up to serious preparation for the interview. I made a questionnaire with input from my best friends and we came up with great stuff. Let’s always remember the secret to SUCCESS begins with the burning desire to SUCCEED. The interview day was an absolute dream come true. No words can explain the feelings that went through me when I was sitting in the teleconference room. Although I was a little nervous, my confidence was 200% SUPER!!! The girls were amazing and they answered each and every question with great zeal and excitement. I really enjoyed every single moment of the interview and had great fun. I hope that you SUPERGROOVY kids would love to read it too! Ta Ta for now! If you’d like a chance to join special events and activities like this, simply join the Superkidz Club! Application form is available on page 5. Sample of original, written work is required to be considered as a Junior Reporter.

THE CHEETAH GIRLS ONE WORLD IT'S CHEETAHLICIOUS!!! I got an opportunity to talk to the girls. They share with us their experiences and memories during the shooting of this Bollywood Fiesta! But before that, here are some info about them: ADRIENNE BAILON (acting as Chanel): a rising music star. A double platinum award winner, she counts Celia Cruz, La Lupe and Selena among her role models and musical influences. She is currently working on her solo album which will be out in 2009. SABRINA BRYAN (acting as Dorinday): is a trained dancer who debuted her DVD ‘BYOU: The hot New Dance Workout’ and the accompanying CD last year. She started her acting career in the television movie “MRS SANTA CLAUS” and has also appeared on the “THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL”. KIELY WILLIAMS (acting as Aquanetta): her singing talent matches her gift for fashion design in the new movie. She has extensively toured with Destiny Child, Nelly and N-SYNC. She has also guest-starred on several television shows. A gifted writer, she is currently working on an advice book for teens. Now the musical trio continue their journey as friends in THE CHEETAH GIRLS ONE WORLD and take on their new challenge. This time around, it is a whole new movie, with a whole new theme and a whole new location………India! Everything changes when the film’s shrewd producer only wants one Cheetah Girl. In order to choose, the girls have to audition against ….. well….. each other. Who will get selected? Will the cheetah girls reign triumphant? Will their strong friendship fall apart? I got an opportunity to talk to the girls. The interview was awesome. To the questions posted to them, the girls answered them really well - very cool! They were outright simple and sweet. This experience was simply a mind-blowing one for me as a debutant junior reporter. 26

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The Write Stuff

Read all about it from the Superkids themselves!

Excerpt of the actual interview Here are their memoirs and experiences from the Bollywood Fiesta

• What were your initial feelings when you heard about the crossover from Hollywood to Bollywood in the movie? Adrienne: We were so excited! We were really thrilled to go India to experience Bollywood, the colours, music and culture. It was really exciting. • What was your experience like shooting in India? Kiely: We spent three weeks shooting in Mumbai, and we got the full-on Bombay experience. And we also shot scenes in Udaipur - it was amazing! It’s really peaceful and different from Mumbai... a relaxing place to chill out. • Did you compose any of your own songs in Cheetah Girls One World? Adrienne: We actually did get an amazing opportunity to write our songs. Sabrina’s song is called ‘Crazy on the Dancefloor,’ Kiely is called ‘The Circle Game', and mine is called ‘Stand Up.’ • As youths in today’s world, what makes you happy or sad? Adrienne: For us, what makes us happy is to see inspiring young women. We love making music that inspires and empowers them. What makes us sad, I guess, is to see girls not living their lives with enough self esteem and confidence we would love to see in every young woman. • Who is your fashion icon? Kiely: I really like Ashley Olsen, I think she is absolutely fabulous. • As Cheetah Girls, what are your strengths and weaknesses? Adrienne: I think that our bond as friends is strength – it is a really creative amazing product for fans to watch & hear – which can be a kind of weakness. • What is the best thing you truly enjoy about being a Cheetah Girl? Adrienne: The best thing is meeting our fans and encouraging them. And also representing girl power and being a good influence to the girls. It really makes us happy. • What experiences would you like to share with other young aspiring artistes, what you feel about music? Adrienne: Practice and do it every single day and something will come (out) of it. (The) music industry is really tough so you have to let them love your music and let your dream see you through.

Well guys, if you didn’t catch the premiere screening of CHEETAH GIRLS ONE WORLD on Disney Channel (Astro Channel 615) in November 2008, no worries. Catch the repeat on 31st January (Sat) at 10am! Yeah, it’s going to be a Cheetahlicious treat!

JAN-FEB 2009

The Write Stuff

Read all about it from the Superkids themselves!

By Choo Ching Yi (Student of Lorna Whiston)

Billy Brown was ecstatic. The house next to his had been empty since he first moved into the quiet neighbourhood. Finally, just when he was about to give up hope on ever getting a neighbour, news arrived that a very interesting family was moving in. Billy put on his best coat and made his way to have a friendly conversation with his new neighbours, and perhaps invite them over for a nice dinner in the nearby city. As he approached his new neighbour’s house, he immediately noticed a change in his surroundings. The previously run-down house now looked brighter, and certainly more welcoming than before. The neighbours had planted colourful flowers in their garden. The ground which was previously bare was now filled with neatly-cut, green grass. Billy smiled, happy seeing his neighbours were such decent and joyful people. Billy walked up to the door and rang the bell. Immediately, the door swung open. There stood a beautiful woman, in her late twenties or early thirties. She looked absolutely delighted as she ushered Billy into her home. The first thing that caught Billy’s eye was the beautiful fountain in the middle of the brightly lit living room. It was astoundingly grand and the sight of it was exceedingly soothing. The pale yellow walls filled with portraits of beautiful landscapes and scenery brightened the place up. Billy introduced himself to his new neighbours. The young woman who invited him in, whose name was Mrs. Cailat looked excited and whispered quiet words into her husband’s ear. She then turned to Billy and exclaimed, “You must join us for dinner. We insist!” Billy agreed. How could anyone possibly say no to such nice people? Mrs. Cailat smiled her wonderful smile and said, “Alright then! Please, sit here for a moment! Dinner will be served shortly!” With that, she walked into the kitchen. Billy sat down on a nice comfortable sofa. He was extremely happy to have such kind and friendly neighbours. Soon, Mrs. Cailat rushed out with a cup of tea, placed it on the table and left again. While drinking his tea, in a moment of sudden carelessness and clumsiness, Billy dropped the cup. It smashed onto the floor, leaving a huge mess on the expensive looking carpet. Billy panicked. He tried cleaning up the mess himself with his bare hands, but it just became worse. Without thinking rationally, Billy went around the house, opening all the cupboards and drawers, trying to find something to clean up the horrible mess he made. Suddenly, he smelled a weird stench hanging around him as he was opening one of the drawers. It smelled like salt and rust, just like blood. Like what any other normal person would have done, out of curiosity, he bent forward to scrutinize the contents of the drawer. Billy was shocked. There were jars and jars of slimy looking objects. He picked one up and inspected it. He turned it around and turned pale when he read the label stuck onto the jar. The jar was labelled “Human Intestine (Sally Brooklyn)”. Billy started trembling. He turned around to search for a door that would get him out of the house. But instead, he found himself face to face with Mrs. Cailat, her eyes full of hunger, ready to pounce... 28

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Superkidz Club Birthdays

Mandip Singh (Nov' 19) (Belated wish) “Happy Birthday Darling, wishing you the best birthday ever. Luv Papa, Mummy & Rajdip”

Muhammad Ridhwaan B. Khamarul Ariffin (Jan' 29) “Happy Birthday, we hope that you have the best and most memorable birthday this year.”

Amber Yeap (Jan' 3) “Aim high to reach for the stars... Everyone loves you & Happy 9th Birthday!”

Cheryl Wong Yuin Yie (Feb' 1) “Happy 5th Birthday, little princess! May all your dreams come true. You’re always Daddy’s, Mummy’s & Baby’s favourite!”

Ainthini Selvaraj (Jan' 15) “Our Superhero Skandakumera, Happy Birthday darling. Love Papa and Amma”

Felix Yap Soon Wei (Feb' 2 ) “Very proud to have you with us. Happy 5th Birthday. From mummy, grandmum, uncles & aunties.”

January Birthdays

Date of January Birthdays Birth

Date of Birth

Jeslyn Pui Xue Yun

2-Jan-05

11-Jan-01

20-Jan-96

Diana Lim Wern Wern

Leong Kah Jung

Mas Syarafana Adanan Sukri

2-Jan-95

Fung De

11-Jan-03

Amadi Kennedy Chukuluemeka

21-Jan-01

Amber Yeap Mae Wen

3-Jan-00

Muhammad Harith Asyraaf

11-Jan-00

Angelica S.C Koong

21-Jan-00

Au Kit Ying

3-Jan-03

Rachel Chai

11-Jan-02

Irfan Jamil

21-Jan-98

Teh You Heng (Gloson)

3-Jan-98

Sherene Dhillion

12-Jan-01

Jolyn Soh Kher Shien

21-Jan-95

Yong Gjun Kit

3-Jan-01

Beh Sze Yi

13-Jan-96

Ng E Hern

21-Jan-03

Priyaa Dhariishinee

5-Jan-95

Ainthini Selvaraj

15-Jan-01

Cheah Jih Sien

22-Jan-02

Vartak Aryan Sunil

7-Jan-01

Choi Szun Kidd

15-Jan-00

Imen Iskandar

22-Jan-01

Wong Zi Qian

7-Jan-96

Mah Jun Yi

15-Jan-99

Tong Jet Kit

22-Jan-02

Saiful Imaan bin Sharonee

8-Jan-98

Sorfina Balqis

15-Jan-02

Dhiayana Roszalyn

24-Jan-08

Samantha Khoo Min Suen

8-Jan-02

Hong Sue Yi

17-Jan-97

Toh Wen Dee

24-Jan-01

Sarah Angel Leong

9-Jan-01

Kimberly Ng Cheng Li

17-Jan-04

James Kyle Medina

25-Jan-98

Chin Gia Wae

10-Jan-03

Navin Kumar A/L Siva Kumar

18-Jan-08

Brandon Chai Zhen Lin

28-Jan-02

Ian Low

10-Jan-03

Leong Kah Geme

19-Jan-01

Karyna Yoong Jin-Li

29-Jan-95

Serenity Sterling

10-Jan-04

Navina Selvaraj

19-Jan-98

Muhammad Ridhwaan

29-Jan-97

Aaron Tan Wai Kit

11-Jan-98

Romi Tham Ka Fu

19-Jan-98

Edric Yow Jun

31-Jan-97

Have a read parents! Imagine your children’s delight and squeals of joy when they discover their photographs published in SUPERKIDZ magazine on their birthdays! There are a maximum of 15 slots of Birthday Wishes available for the months of March and April, so start sending in those photos. Deadline: 9th February 2009 • Send photograph along with a message from you (not more than 15 words), and kindly include these details• Your child’s: ∙Name ∙Gender ∙Date of birth (DD/MM/YY) ∙School • Parent’s: ∙Name ∙Address ∙Contact No. (Home & Mobile) ∙Email address

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Superkidz Club Birthdays

Skandakumera Selvaraj (Feb' 5) “Our Superhero Skandakumera, Happy Birthday darling. Love Papa and Amma”

Noor Faraleeana binti Mohd Rosdeen (Feb' 20) “Have a Wonderful Birthday!!! Isn’t it great to have your picture in a great magazine?”

Jacqueline Low Yun Zhi (Feb' 7) “Happy 8th Birthday to our wonderful little girl, may all your wishes come true!”

Reena Roop Kaur Dhillon (Feb' 20) “Happy Birthday to our darling princess who turns 7, from Mummy, Papa & Ravjeet

Ranesch (Feb' 15) “To our dearest Ranesch - with all our love and blessings, Mum, Gramps, Grandma, Athaemama.”

Natasha Hiew Ke Yin (Feb' 26) “Happy 2nd birthday, our sweetie! We wish you health and happiness always.”

February Birthdays

Date of February Birthdays Birth

Date of Birth

Deevnesh Thilai

1-Feb-99

Jacqueline Low Yun Zhi

7-Feb-01

Premanathan a/l Pragash

19-Feb-94

Low Zhen Xuan

1-Feb-99

Liew Xin Ru

7-Feb-03

Ashley Yap Lin Feng

20-Feb-02

Wong Yuin Yie @ Cheryl

1-Feb-04

Latt Aiman Adreanna bt Latt Zaifuzzul

9-Feb-97

Derez Raja

20-Feb-99

CMY

Andrea Mah

2-Feb-96

Hidnee Batrisya

14-Feb-04

Noor Faraleeana Mohd Rosdeen

20-Feb-04

Felix Yap Soon Wei

2-Feb-04

Maan Isha Kaur

14-Feb-03

Reena Roop Kaur

20-Feb-02

Ma Xiao Ting

2-Feb-99

Jasmine Graij Kaur

15-Feb-99

Shahindran R

20-Feb-03

Ong Sze Teng

2-Feb-94

Ranesch

15-Feb-05

Parvathy Nair

21-Feb-03

Adrianna Sofia binti Adam Malik

3-Feb-02

James Leow Xin Wei

16-Feb-03

Tan Dick Kian

23-Feb-01

Daniel Mukhriz Azri

3-Feb-00

Wong Thiam Mun

16-Feb-01

Ethan Kuan

24-Feb-02

Harrish Manoharan

4-Feb-04

Ahmad Adam Edmund Ahmad Yani

18-Feb-00

Nik Ahmad Farys

25-Feb-04

Jiivan.Manoharan

4-Feb-00

Muhammad Nasri Badrulsham

18-Feb-99

Natasha Hiew Ke Yin

26-Feb-07

Ho Pei Ern

5-Feb-05

Wong Zi Kuan

18-Feb-99

Joshua Chin

27-Feb-99

Kathrina Chair Ping Jieh

5-Feb-02

Anna Tham Chun Di

19-Feb-05

Nethiran Daniel

27-Feb-98

Nur Adriana Md Yatim

5-Feb-01

Mohamed Hamzah Iskandar

19-Feb-00

Fenfy Leong Wen Yu

28-Feb-97

Skandakumera Selvaraj

5-Feb-00

Ong Kai Xuan

19-Feb-06

Vimegala Alicia

29-Feb-00

Send to: SUPERKIDZ Magazine, c/o Epitome Communications Sdn Bhd, 10.01 Wisma Lim Foo Yong, 86 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 KL Email: kidz@epitome.com.my (Subject: Birthday Greeting)

Terms & Conditions 1) Open to all Superkidz Club members. 2) Photos submitted are non-returnable. 3) Image files sent via email must be clear, of good quality and saved in JPEG format. 4) All photos must be accompanied with a birthday wish of not more than 15 words from parents. 5) Incomplete or inaccurate contact details may result in photos not being selected. 6) Selection is at the sole and utter discretion of SUPERKIDZ. Hence the decision of SUPERKIDZ on all matters relating to photos and greetings is final and no correspondence will be entertained. 7) SUPERKIDZ reserves the right to edit/ resize all photos and/ or greetings where appropriate. 8) SUPERKIDZ reserves the right to use the names and images in all publicity materials. Participants thereby grant Epitome Communications Sdn Bhd full copyright (and without limitation) to do so. 9) Submission of photos does not guarantee publication. 30

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At last, a kids’ club that does more for your kids by helping discover their hidden talents and giving them a voice in Kidz & Superkidz Magazines – a platform for your children’s flair for writing, modelling or simply to showcase their unique gifts and individuality!

What’s more, all SUPERKIDZ CLUB memberswill be thoughtfully and creatively entertained and pampered with…

Cool Benefits Discounts And Giveaways!

Turn to page 3 to find out where you can enjoy these privileges! 32

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